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The DMI project was intended to link digital production tools with a central, digital archive for BBC staff to access throughout the production process, but it was scrapped in May 2013, which led to Linwood’s dismissal.

On his personal website Linwood stated: “Serious allegations of misconduct were made against me out of the blue and without any foundation or prior investigation. I was told to resign or be put through a disciplinary process and face dismissal. I refused to resign because I had not committed any act of misconduct.

“I believe I was made a scapegoat by the BBC. I am profoundly grateful to the Employment Tribunal for getting to the heart of this whole sorry episode.”

A BBC spokesman said it the situation was very difficult for the BBC. "We had a major failure of a significant project, and we had lost confidence – as the tribunal acknowledges – in John Linwood. At the time, we believed we acted appropriately.

“The tribunal has taken a different view. We are disappointed with the outcome, but nevertheless we will learn lessons from the judgment and we are grateful to the staff who were involved in dealing with a very difficult case.”

Linwood has since taken up a role as CTO at global energy, metals and mining research and consultancy group, Wood Mackenzie.

Stephen Halliday, CEO at the company, said: “It is to John’s enormous credit that he has been performing at an extremely high level for us while under enormous pressure as a result of this case. We’re very lucky to have him as a key member of our senior team.”

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